Friday, December 31, 2010

Concrete Catwalk // White Christmas











christmas day called for shimmery white vintage
festive red shoes
gold "bow" earrings
and bougainvillea pink lips 
(oh heck, might as well add the real thing)

happy new year's eve to you, my friends.
here's to bigger and better in 2011!

earrings - christmas gift from mama (anthro)
top - vintage, thrifted
tank - UO
jeggings - charlotte russe
heels - charlotte russe

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Concrete Catwalk // Seeing Double













same cropped cargos, two different looks
both for heading out for a day of shopping,
the first in yorba linda (photos from my in-laws backyard)
the second round in scottsdale (photos from my parents backyard)
i tried to be resourceful in packing staple pieces 
that i could re-wear in both locales
and i think this was my favorite duo

cargos - j. crew
handbag- betsey johnson
top from first photos - standard style
flats from first photos - j. crew
scarf from first photos - gift from my sweet sara
top from second photos - vintage, thrifted (new fave!)
booties from second photos - forever21

Monday, December 27, 2010

Honeysuckle









a casual outfit for hanging out with the fam at home in orange county
nothing groundbreaking, but i was comfy, and i thought it was a fun mix of colors.

 t-shirt - j. crew
sweater - tj maxx
mini - express
boots - target
scarf, worn as belt - j. crew

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Concrete Catwalk // Details







pretty basic pieces, but it's the details that count
like those silk cufflink-ed sleeves peeping out from a shrunken velvet blazer

scarf - UO
blouse - vintage, thrifted
jacket - the spice rack
jeans - UO
socks - j. crew
booties - steve madden
handbag - betsey johnson

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Style Spice Episode 4 - Clutch DIY



need a [very] last minute gift idea?
or perhaps a fun accessorie to add to your holiday party outfits?
check out the latest episode of the style spice series
for a simple and inexpensive do-it-yourself project
that will show you three different ways to embellish a clutch handbag

love the video? we'd love it if YOU would share it with your friends!

Giveaway on Kansas Couture

 on


fellow fashion-blogger katy, from kansas couture
is doing a giveaway for the spice rack over on her blog!

you have until friday morning at 9:00am CST 
to hop over to her site and comment with your fave item from the shop 
and you could win a gift certificate for $30!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Concrete Catwalk // Cherry onTop








christmas shindig #3:
dance party & gingerbread making contest at a friend's house.
(we won!)
a tutu just seemed appropriate.

posting may be sparse next week
because we leave on sunday for CA/AZ,
but the week after christmas will be full of posts
so hang in there until then!

have a great weekend, folks!

crinoline - vintage, etsy
tights - vera wang for kohl's (my favorite!)
booties - forever21

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Concrete Catwalk // Sparkle Shorts








christmas shindig #2:
holiday party for g's work.
i knew i wanted to wear these shorts
that he bought me back in the fall,
so i worked the look around them.
a little retro, a little glam, 
piled on the jewelry and then added 
my grandma's mink stole to top it off.

top - vintage, thrifted
shorts - j. crew
tights - j. crew
shoes - nine west, piperlime
handbag - vintage, thrifted
stole - my sweet meema's

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Girly Wishlist


like the look of the lovies above?
check out my own personal wishlist i compiled 
for sweet megan over at one of my fave blogs, mimi + meg!

Monday, December 13, 2010

Concrete Catwalk // Mad for Plaid






christmas shindig #1:
a shopping party at hammerpress
and holiday drinks with some favorite friends
tee - forever21
skirt - the spice rack
socks - j. crew
booties - steve madden
jacket - vintage, thrifted

oh, and...
happy birthday to my sweet mama!

Friday, December 10, 2010

Concrete Catwalk // Paprika










last weekend i needed an outfit that was
comfy yet cute, practical yet pretty
and i was very pleased with what i ended up picking!

that skirt has one of my favorite vintage patterns 
and is currently for sale in the shop!

leotard - american apparel
sweater - vintage, thrifted (and SO soft)
paprika skirt - the spice rack
boots - nine west, from piperlime
handbag - j. crew
belt - vintage, thrifted
nailpolish - minted by revlon

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Concrete Catwalk // Gypsy











i wore this for a morning of running errands,
then on an afternoon date with g,
and then to wine night with a bunch of fun gals.
felt like the perfect look
for a day of wandering around the city

scarf - j. crew
dress - h&m
coat - random boutique in ocean beach, ca
handbag - vintage, thrifted
cashmere socks - j. crew
booties - asos.com

Monday, December 6, 2010

New Sponsor // Rachel Mason Photography

i am so excited to introduce you to the newest sponsor of the concrete catwalk:


if you know me at all, you're well aware that i am a HUGE animal person.
normally having at least two pets at a time
and growing up in a family where our pups were considered siblings,
i truly cannot live without a sweet furry soul in the house.


when i was browsing rachel's website for the first time,
i realized that i had found a true fellow pet-mama and clearly a kindred spirit!

here is a snippet from rachel's "about me" section:

We consider ourselves the epitome of "crazy pet owners" as everything our one cat and three dogs accomplish is considered a milestone to be celebrated with special trips to the dog bakery and shredding of expensive toys. And, of course, taking hundreds of photos.

As a pet photographer, I focus on the minute details that make our pets so distinctly our own. 
The cookie crumbs stuck to the chin. A clump of mud on the nose. The special pattern that those gray hairs makes on a forehead. The funny little bald spot on a curly tail. 
Or the opalesque shine of those aging eyes. 

Rachel Mason Photography offers a unique documentary-style of pet photography. 
No velvet sofas or pre-determined poses. 
I capture your pet enjoying everyday life with a sprinkle of dirt and a dusting of magic!


full admission: i got goosebumps when i read this.
may sounds ridiculous to some, but it's true!
if you were going to have your pup or kitten photographed
wouldn't you want the person behind the camera to understand these little nuances
and nostalgic moments that we experience as pet parents?

let me tell you folks:
understand she does.



happy to have you rachel and i can't wait for our session with sadie!

* are you interested in sponsoring the concrete catwalk?  
we love promoting companies we believe in and 
our rates were created with fellow small businesses in mind. 
please feel free to let jessie know if you'd like more information! *

Concrete Catwalk // Fuzzy Wuzzy







i cannot even tell you how cold i was in these pictures...
i think the windchill was at something like 18 degrees
and i felt like my fingers were going to snap off.
although, i must say -
nothing cures a chill like an oversized white (faux) leopard coat.

also: stay tuned for some ADORABLE
puppy pictures later today!
and stay warm!

lace top, coat & trousers - vintage, thrifted
heels - charlotte russe

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